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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AND SUITES HOTEL BUSCH GARDENS AND USF

2807 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 8139368200

Last inspected Nov 3, 2025 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats48
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3916536
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding) 9:15am Priority: High Priority Comment:
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022025544Apr 29, 2022Jun 9, 2022$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. boiled eggs (46F); Cold holding liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach upon kitchen floor.
Basic/35A-03-4
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen next to triple sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discussed with operator. Priority: Basic
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around juice machine soiled. Discussed with operator. Priority: Basic
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 6, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Location sold Priority: High Priority
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard Boiled Eggs (55F - Cold Holding) 9:15am Priority: High Priority Comment:
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Observed: Dead roaches on premises. One dead in cabinet under buffet. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. Priority: Basic
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Observed: Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Discussed with operator. Priority: Basic
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Observed: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with education packet containing choking poster. Priority: Basic
Basic/51-13-4/Warning
Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior around juice machine soiled. Discussed with operator. Priority: Basic
Basic/23-03-4/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.